Emerald Ash Borer confirmed in Blue Earth County; emergency quarantine of firewood implemented
Identifying, protecting against Emerald Ash Borer By KEYC Staff | March 31, 2021 at 9:52 PM CDT - Updated March 31 at 9:52 PM
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KEYC) The Minnesota Department of Agriculture announced Wednesday it has confirmed the presence of emerald ash borer in Blue Earth County.
The state agency says a resident in the city of St. Clair was cutting down an ash tree and noticed insect galleries in the wood. The homeowner contacted a local Minnesota Department of Natural Resources forester, who notified the MDA.
MDA staff say they were able to find live EAB larvae and collect samples for federal identification.